Wheelchair Disposal

The lifespan of push or manual wheelchairs depend on the material and quality, but in general, most last five years or more. Steel and aluminum chairs are on the cheaper side but can last for three to four years, whereas titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs are designed to last much longer.

Once they break or crack, properly dispose of unwanted manual wheelchairs by hauling them to a recycling center near you, or simply book online and our local professionals will find the best recycling, donation, and disposal solution for your old wheelchair.

Motorized wheelchairs have batteries that are bad for the environment if improperly disposed of, and push wheelchairs are mostly recyclable, so don’t put it in your regular trash. Instead, you can drop off broken wheelchairs at power wheelchair junkyards for a fee.

Some manufacturers accept returned used medical equipment like wheelchairs, however, not all do and will only pick up equipment that was purchased directly through them.

If you aren’t able to transfer the equipment to a wheelchair recycling or donation center yourself, LoadUp can get you there. Simply use our online booking for fast and friendly wheelchair pickup experts near you, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Old push and electric wheelchairs that are in good, functioning condition can be donated to a Goodwill, The American Red Cross, or Salvation Army near you to help people with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

However, due to concerns about liability, many medical facilities like nursing homes, care facilities, and hospitals do not accept used crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs, regardless of the condition so call ahead to ensure they’ll accept your old wheelchair donation.

If your wheelchair is too heavy for you to haul, don’t worry about how to donate wheelchairs and schedule a strong and licensed wheelchair disposal professional from LoadUp to safely take care of the heavy lifting, donation, or disposal for you.